Yichang

Yichang - Yichang, Yangtze river view.

Yichang (宜昌; Yíchāng) is a city in Hubei Province.

Yichang Halal Travel Guide

The population of the Yichang area is around 4 million, with about one and a half million within the city itself and the remainder in the outside areas. The city is located just below the Three Gorges and around 30 kilometers downstream from the dam. It used to be the gateway to the upper Yangze and an important post in the Sino-Japanese war, though not much of those times is visible anymore. Nowadays the city is known as the ending point of the Three Gorges river cruising trip and is less often used for a trip upstream.

Travel as a Muslim to Yichang

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Yichang

There is an airport-Three Gorges Airport in Yichang, located 40 minutes drive out of the city. There are Flights connecting Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Xi'an, etc. Taxi prices to the airport vary from ¥60-¥80 and there is also a bus going out there, find out in city when and from where it leaves. The airport shuttle buses run from the time when the first flight comes and stop till the last flight leaves. Its terminal is Qingjiang Hotel of Yichang City, which is about 40 kilometers away from the airport. It takes around 50 minutes to get from the airport with the ticket price of ¥20. It stops at bus stations and wharfs on the way.

Travel on a Bus in Yichang

VM 5217 G209 - Xingshan County - Shennongjia border area - A new highway connects Yichang with the scenic Shennongjia Forest District

Yichang can easily be reached by bus. There is a main bus station, where there are buses from/to main cities in China. There are further bus stations at the docks where the river cruises end/start.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Yichang

Train is also a very easy way to get to Yichang. The old Yichang Station, located in the downtown, has been closed. The city is now served by the new Yichang East station that is about 10km from downtown station. You can take bus 1 further into the town and then change to bus 23 (these routes should parallel for a while) and then ride to its terminus (Yemingzhu) from which a non-city bus (number 8) goes to the Three Gorges Dam.

Situated on one of China's main east-west high-speed mainlines, Yichang has frequent rail service to the cities along this line (Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu); there are also high-speed and conventional trains to a number of other key destinations around the nation, from Beijing to Guangzhou.

By boat/cruise

Many people get in by boat. Most boats arrive around 1-1.30pm at the docks from where it is feasible to catch a bus to Wuhan the same night which for most people might be the most interesting option of getting out. There are also many Yangtze Cruises sailing on the Yangtze River between Chongqing and Yichang (see Do Section).

How to get around in Yichang

The locally run buses only cost a ¥2 and are regular enough to be relied upon. The town is not that big so going by foot is an option. If you want to go to the Three Visitors Cave take bus 10 leaving at the main Plaza (hourly or half hourly). A taxi ride out there is ¥20-20.

Taxi fares begin at ¥6 and then increase in small amounts over time and distance. Taxis may or may not use the meter, if you stay in the downtown limits, rides should not exceed ¥20.

What to see in Yichang

Three Gorges Dam - Three Gorges Dam

• Three Gorges Dam - 三峡大坝 | GPS: Three Gorges Dam The largest dam in the world.

• Three Visitors Cave and Park - 三游洞风景区 | GPS: On a peninsula outside the city ¥68 The Cave contains some poetry engraved in stone, not very big though but has a nice little story to it. The surrounding park has a view of the Yangze River as well as some old military defense walls, Sino-Japanese war memorial stones, river viewing pavilion and some ancient city remains. The walk around the park has lots of steps and is pretty decent, good relaxing spot.

• Three Gorges Village - 三峡村 | GPS: On the edge of the Xiling gorge, about 20km west of Yichang downtown, bus 10-1 will take you there in about 30 minutes ¥120 Has an amazing view of the river. The theme park style site features ancient Yangtze tracker's remind, a natural karst cave like an under-earth palace. This site is very popular among Chinese, but very few Western travelers know this place. A day tour will cover all interesting sites at this area. It is suggested that you leave in the morning.

• Yuquan Temple - 玉泉寺 - Yuquan Yangcheng is 15 kilometers west of the eastern foot, was founded in the late Eastern Han ago l700 years of history, is the oldest monasteries of Buddhism in China.

• ChangBanPo - 长坂坡 The changban is located in the city of jade Town, is China's most famous three-country ancient battlefield. According to legend," Three Kingdoms", meaning Jinping plant know heroes" annals of the Three Kingdoms" records Zhao Yun, Cao Cao Zhang war story took place here. Ming Wanli, official confirmation changban slope for the Eastern Han Dynasty Changshan grace vs Cao June ancient battlefield.

What to do in Yichang

River Cruises

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There are many luxury Yangtze cruises sailing between Yichang and Chongqing lasting three nights downstream and four nights upstream. The cruise fare usually includes shore excursions (Fengdu, Shennong Stream/Lesser Three Gorges, Three Gorges Dam) and all meals on-board the ship except the dinner of the check-in day.

• Dragon Cruisers | ☎ +86 717 8860467 | Opening Hours: Each ship has weekly departures from each of Yichang and Chongqing from mid March to mid November Operates Emperor, Dragon, Three Kingdoms and Serenity, which are all five star ships. Includes shore excursions at Fengdu Ghost City, White Shennong Stream (only downstream), Lesser Three Gorges (only upstream), Three Gorges Dam as well as on board entertainment.

• New Century Cruises | GPS:
• Orient Royal Cruise - 东方皇家旅游船; Dōngfānghuángjiā Lǚyóuchuán | GPS: - Rates at homepage start at $760 for East King (plus $70 for shore excursions) and $1,400 for Yangzi Explorer Operates East King and Yangzi Explorer.

• President Cruises - GPS: .
• Regal China Cruises - 中国皇家公主号; Zhōngguó Huángjiāgōngzhǔhào | GPS:
• Victoria Cruises | GPS:
• Viking River Cruises | GPS:

Other

Yichang-Xiakou-Scenic-area-flying-tourist-4842 - A zip-line facility allows tourists to "fly" across the Yangtze. (Xiakou Scenic Area, a few kilometers west of Yichang)

• Bungie Jump - Besides the Three Visitors Cave GPS: Xialaoxi Bridge - You can bungie jump near the Three Visitors Cave, though not recommended as the construction looks really old and badly maintained.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Yichang

• Yiling Plaza The center of Yichang, a Greenland covers 55,200 square meters. You can shop around this area.

• International Trade Building - Guomao | GPS: In walking distance to the train station A 6-floor department store. On the first floor there is a huge super market, you can buy fruit cocktail, food, and daily use stuff.

• Beishan Convenience Store - Yichang's 7/11 store. There is a lot of branches downtown, including one at Erma Road which is open 24 hours a day.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Yichang Hotel - yichang fandian - Dongshan Dadao GPS: ¥288, discounts ¥298 Nice 3 star Hotel, a walk away from downtown, train and bus stations.

• Wonhow Motel | GPS: Opposite the long distance bus station ☎ +86-717-8867888 - Double ¥298 Checkout: 12 noon New clean hotel. Staff speak a little English. Free internet access in rooms. Breakfast is included in the price.

• Luck 7 Business Inn | GPS: Near the main train station; 29 Lvluo road, Xiting area, Yichang ☎ +86 400-8870-377 - Rooms from around 130 to 200 ¥ Checkout: 14:00 Brand new and very clean hotel. High-speed internet in all rooms. Staff speaks a little English. Free internet access in rooms.

• Super 8 HJ,KG,RA,SE,TL,WG,BU,WY,BH,MT&searchWithinMiles=50&areaType=1&Yichang&stateName=N/A&state=NA&countryName=China&country=CN&checkInDate=&numberAdults=1&numberRooms=1&checkOutDate=&numberChildren=0&numberBigChildren=0&useWRPoints=false&variant=&id=37114&propBrandId=SE&force_nostay=false&tab=tab1 166 Yiling Ave GPS: 5 minutes walk away from Wanda Plaza, and 2 kilometers away from the train station ☎ +86-717-8865666 - $24 Checkout: 12:00 Free Breakfast. Internet access in rooms. Domestic direct dial telephone, IPTV digital cable TV, self service laundry and drying machines.

• Orange Hotel (Xiaoxita) - 宜昌丽橙酒店（小溪塔店） | | address=2 Luohe Road (Luohe Lu)

  The Orange Hotel (Xiaoxita) (Yichang Licheng Jiudian Xiaoxita Dian) is a budget chain hotel located on Luohe Road, only 15 minutes' drive from Yichang Railway Station.

  Rooms in this Yichang hotel are fashionably designed and furnished. Each room is complete with digital TV, domestic direct-dial phone and free broadband internet access. Business travelers can choose smart rooms equipped with LCD computers.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Yichang

• Shennongjia Forest District, a national park in the mountains, where middle-class urbanites flock in the summer to escape the stifling heat of the Yangtze Valley
• Chongqing - it's a long trip by boat through the Three Gorges, but a scenic one; or you can get there in 4.5 hours by a high-speed train

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